Mark Ellwood
The Archive
Long Island Vine Care helps Hamptons homeowners plant their own mini vineyards
June 7, 2024 | 7:09amNo need for sour grapes when you own the vineyard.
The renovated Maidstone hotel brings Italian vibes to East Hampton
May 28, 2024 | 7:00amIt was a thought that nagged at Irwin Simon whenever he drove out to his home in the Hamptons, and passed through East Hampton village. “The Maidstone hotel looked like...
Fifth Ave.'s posh Peninsula hotel is getting a fresh new look
April 21, 2024 | 6:30pmIts redo will include souping up the tech in its 217 rooms to install control-all touchscreen tablets, as well as radically improved aesthetics.
Why virgin overseas voyagers should make Ireland their first
March 16, 2024 | 8:29pmFor nervous but adventurous types, a trip to Ireland is a four-leaf clover of an entry point for a variety of lucky reasons.
How to pick the perfect castle for your next Irish vacation
March 16, 2024 | 8:25pmIf you’ve ever dreamed you’re an aristocrat languishing in silk stockings, enjoying the ennui in your country pile, you’ve dreamed of Ashford Castle.
Time travel: The best hotels for luxury watch shopping across the globe
March 7, 2024 | 7:00amShopping for a new luxury watch? Wind your way through the world's ultimate travel destinations for browsing elite timepieces. We've rounded up a guide to the best new hotels in...
From Milan to Lake Como, the best of Italy is now open all winter long
December 5, 2023 | 8:00amBut wintertime in this part of Italy is when locals and those in the know come out to play.
Tick-Talk: 2023 watch-buying advice from timepiece experts
October 16, 2023 | 7:02amNICHOLAS FOULKES | @n_foulkes Patek Philippe Calatrava watch (right) in white gold, $30,750 at London Jewelers My first watch: An old Tissot that used to belong to my father, before...
From the Ozarks to California, these leaf-peeping spots outdo New England
October 2, 2023 | 4:59pmWe’ve rounded up a few suggestions for serene, off-the-beaten-path trips, along with the typical window when the scenery is at its prime.
This secret cruising hack will save you big time on your next vacay
September 26, 2023 | 8:05amCruise it or lose it: Affordable ‘repo’ voyages are making waves.
Dog nannies lift lid on caring for ultra-wealthy's pets: 'Pup had better insurance than me!'
July 5, 2023 | 10:20amUltra-rich pet owners are turning to "dog nannies" to be with their animals 24/7, with wild results. Some are even willing to pay for FaceTime dog-sitting.
Elite event planner spills on divas, sex-crazed bosses and real-life Succession
June 10, 2023 | 10:00amVeteran event planner Gareth Gallagher is spilling the sex, drugs, spying and feuds of the elite world.
Chef who makes $2K pizzas and $1K nachos for celebs started out as parody
June 3, 2023 | 12:00pmBrooke "Chef Bae" Baevsky started off making $2,000 pizzas and $200 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches as a parody of LA's over-the-top lifestyle. But then her wealthy clients saw it...
Which Cabo? An insider's guide to Baja for East End addicts
June 1, 2023 | 1:18pmThanks to daily JetBlue flights, New Yorkers can head to Los Cabos in Mexico -- previously a tough destination to fly to -- where there's plenty fun on tap.
Vacation spots start to fight back against tourist 'imbeciles'
April 8, 2023 | 8:23amVacation hotspots like Bali, Venice, Amsterdam and Hawaii are fed up with half-naked, drunk and belligerent tourists — so they're punishing and shaming them.
Indie isles: These unsung Caribbean beaches are stictly for the in-the-know
March 24, 2023 | 3:32pmIf you’re an island hipster looking for undiscovered cool, we’ve got alternative beaches to visit that could inspire even the most veteran Caribbean stan.
Italy's best new hotels and jewelry destinations for 2022
December 9, 2022 | 7:09amIf you've fallen for the gorgeous resort in "The While Lotus," check out our guide to the best new hotels in Italy, from Milan and Rome to Capri.
Why your next cruise may be smaller, greener and way more adventurous
December 7, 2022 | 11:37amBig trends are defining the cruise wave season next year — smaller ships, environmental concerns, luxury and the opening up of lesser-trafficked places.
Inside the schools started by LeBron James, Dr. Dre, Pitbull and more
November 22, 2022 | 6:46pmLife in a celeb school: Balenciaga uniforms, a "peace room" and superhero homework.
How to spend the night in Taylor Swift's former NYC townhouse
November 18, 2022 | 7:10amLuxe Italian furniture brand Zanotta is inviting by-appointment clients to lounge, swim and even sleep over in Taylor Swift's former Cornelia Street digs.